US Bridges

Camellia Blvd. over Vermilion River

Good

Lafayette Parish, Louisiana · 0.9 MI S. of US 167 · Structure no. 032830109920291

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
551 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,385
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Camellia Blvd. over Vermilion River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Camellia Blvd. over Vermilion River in Lafayette Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger than the Louisiana average of 43 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 13,385 vehicles a day, projected to reach 14,723 by 2040. The structure is 551 ft (167.9 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCamellia Blvd.
CrossesVermilion River
Location0.9 MI S. of US 167
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLafayette Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.18153, -92.04893
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+10 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length551 ft (167.9 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width85 ft (25.8 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,385 (2020)
Projected traffic14,723 by 2040
Trucks—
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Camellia Blvd. over Vermilion River built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Camellia Blvd. over Vermilion River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does Camellia Blvd. over Vermilion River carry?

About 13,385 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Camellia Blvd. over Vermilion River?

The structure is 551 ft (167.9 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.

Who owns Camellia Blvd. over Vermilion River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.